The very first flush toilet was invented by Sir John Harington in the 16th century. It was called a "water closet." It smelt badly.
Toilets were installed in houses in the early 19th century, but they were usually connected to sewers. This meant that human waste was sent directly into streets and rivers. This led to outbreaks of disease.
It soon became necessary for all water closets in the larger towns to be connected directly to sewers.
Many homes in Australia’s past had outhouses. These toilets were outside of the home in a little shed. The dunny man collected the pan every week.
Today we have toilets that have a half and full flush to save water. Many houses have more than one toilet.
What can we expect toilets to be like in the future?
The very first flush toilet was invented by Sir John Harington in the 16th century. It was called a "water closet." It smelt badly.
Toilets were installed in houses in the early 19th century, but they were usually connected to sewers. This meant that human waste was sent directly into streets and rivers. This led to outbreaks of disease.
It soon became necessary for all water closets in the larger towns to be connected directly to sewers.
Many homes in Australia’s past had outhouses. These toilets were outside of the home in a little shed. The dunny man collected the pan every week.
Today we have toilets that have a half and full flush to save water. Many houses have more than one toilet.
What can we expect toilets to be like in the future?